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1923

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Brisé Fan

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated ca. 1830 and we acquired it in 1923. Its medium is pierced and painted ivory sticks; engraved paper medallions. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Miss Elizabeth d'Hauteville Kean. It is credited Bequest of Elizabeth d'Hauteville Kean.

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Brisé Fan; pierced and painted ivory sticks; engraved paper medallions; Bequest of Elizabeth d'Hauteville Kean; 1923-24-5

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